full blast

adverb

Synonyms of full blastnext
: at full capacity : with great intensity

Examples of full blast in a Sentence

the unsuspecting parents arrived home to find the stereo going full blast and the kitchen a mess
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Argentine spirit on full blast at the Origin Hotel Kansas City, where the Albiceleste will stay during the World Cup. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026 The wire dial, meanwhile, delivers fast, confident flame adjustment, from low simmer to full blast. C.c. Weiss may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026 Running your home's air conditioner on full blast for long periods quickly causes your energy bill to skyrocket. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026 Temperatures start warming up by Wednesday, with the heat coming on full blast by Friday. Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for full blast

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full blast was in 1909

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“Full blast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20blast. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

full blast

adverb
: with all power or resources being used
a sawmill running full blast
the stereo was going full blast
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